CEI Inspector II - Columbia, SC

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•Columbia, SC

About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a CEI Inspector II to join our team in Columbia, SC. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Purpose Perform and track daily inspection of construction work on a variety of roadway projects.

Requirements

High school diploma (GED) required. Engineering program completion preferred, commensurate experience considered.
Three or more (3+) years of construction/inspection experience on roadway projects required.
Experience on DOT or municipal roadway projects including daily records and reports on asphalt paving, concrete work, grading, structural work, and erosions control preferred.
DOT CEI Certifications are a plus. May be required to participate in certification and training courses post-hire as required by OSHA, DOT, or client-specific requirements (i.e. concrete, asphalt certifications, erosion control, and safety training).
Knowledge of road and bridge construction techniques, design, DOT specifications and documents, standard operations, policies and procedures of a firm, preferably within the A/E industry required.
Experience using tools and equipment such as air meter, slump cone, transit, level, and tape measure preferred.
The following SCDOT certs are required: SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician, SCDOT Earthwork/Base/Drainage, Pile Driving Inspection, Drilled Shaft Inspection, SCDOT Concrete Level 1 & 2

Nice To Haves

CEPSCI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform work under moderate supervision. Receive direction on moderately complex assignments, tasks, and execution. Work is frequently reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.
Assist in the maintenance of existing client relationships.
Observe and inspect construction work and prepare daily inspection reports and constructability reviews.
Oversee daily construction work including work zone traffic control, earthwork, erosion control, asphalt paving, concrete paving, drainage structure installation, reinforced concrete, and equipment installation.
Observe construction work in progress to ensure performance with specifications and contract documents. Review coordinated sets of working drawings.
Complete daily calculating, reporting, documenting, and communicating verbally and in writing.
Compute quantities for items such as concrete, asphalt, steel, earthwork, drainage structures, and traffic control devices.
Operate company vehicle, computer, and testing equipment.
Analyze shop drawings of moderate complexity.
Maintain daily job log.
Refer and report problems and deviations from plans and specifications to management. Take part in reviewing submittals, assisting with RFI's, and other related activities.
May give some direction to contractors and act as field engineer representative and owner's representative regarding problem solving and field changes.